Laser Cutting Of Fibrous Quartz Insulation Materials

    Authors

    R. Dobbs; P. Bishop;A. Minardi

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Eng. Mater. Technol.-Trans. ASME

    Keywords

    Engineering, Mechanical; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    An experimental investigation was conducted using a CO2 laser to cut fibrous insulation blankets for the Space Shuttle and high speed aircraft. This investigation was unique in identifying important factors for controlling the cut depth, thus, allowing the laser to be used for making partial cuts in a composite quilt. The investigation determined an algorithm for essential physical parameters used in automating the laser machining of these materials.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology-Transactions of the Asme

    Volume

    116

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-1994

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    539

    Last Page

    544

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1994PN48800016

    ISSN

    0094-4289

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